Sports Performance Therapists in New York, NY
As a Yale-trained mental health clinician, I specialize in performance anxiety, relationships, identity exploration, and trauma-informed care. I work with individuals and couples seeking deeper fulfillment, emotional clarity, and lasting personal growth.
As a Yale-trained mental health clinician, I specialize in performance anxiety, relationships, identity exploration, and trauma-informed care. I work with individuals and couples seeking deeper fulfillment, emotional clarity, and lasting personal growth.
Have you been carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression and wondering if life could feel different? Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but deep down you know you want something more—peace of mind, resilience, or simply to feel like yourself again. Taking that first step toward therapy can feel scary, but it can also be the start of real change.
Have you been carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression and wondering if life could feel different? Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but deep down you know you want something more—peace of mind, resilience, or simply to feel like yourself again. Taking that first step toward therapy can feel scary, but it can also be the start of real change.
The therapy process can be a daunting endeavor. As humans, we heal and grow through building trusting relationships, allowing us to surrender to inner work that promotes change and heightens our connectedness with ourselves and others. Through building on your strengths and offering therapy tailored to your needs, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to support you in identifying ways you can live in alignment with your values and core self. Together, we will explore the intersections of physical and psychological health, cultural identities, relational dynamics, and their collective impact on your overall wellbeing.
The therapy process can be a daunting endeavor. As humans, we heal and grow through building trusting relationships, allowing us to surrender to inner work that promotes change and heightens our connectedness with ourselves and others. Through building on your strengths and offering therapy tailored to your needs, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to support you in identifying ways you can live in alignment with your values and core self. Together, we will explore the intersections of physical and psychological health, cultural identities, relational dynamics, and their collective impact on your overall wellbeing.
Peak performance demands more than physical ability—it takes psychological resilience, clarity under pressure, and mental agility.
I’m Dr. Justin Tausig, a Sport & Performance Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and former world-class épée fencer. I work with athletes, performers, and professionals who want to strengthen their mental game and thrive in high-stakes environments—whether that’s competition, the stage, or everyday life.
Peak performance demands more than physical ability—it takes psychological resilience, clarity under pressure, and mental agility.
I’m Dr. Justin Tausig, a Sport & Performance Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and former world-class épée fencer. I work with athletes, performers, and professionals who want to strengthen their mental game and thrive in high-stakes environments—whether that’s competition, the stage, or everyday life.
I am a clinical psychologist and mental performance coach dedicated to helping high-performing individuals and teams reach their potential with authenticity, balance, and emotional agility. My work centers on facilitating greater understanding of self and others, improved emotion regulation, and cultivation of harmony and stability in both personal and professional relationships. I help address performance barriers such as perfectionism and fear of failure—common obstacles that impact confidence, creativity, and well-being. With warmth, attunement, and sensitivity, I help people achieve the change they wish to see in their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist and mental performance coach dedicated to helping high-performing individuals and teams reach their potential with authenticity, balance, and emotional agility. My work centers on facilitating greater understanding of self and others, improved emotion regulation, and cultivation of harmony and stability in both personal and professional relationships. I help address performance barriers such as perfectionism and fear of failure—common obstacles that impact confidence, creativity, and well-being. With warmth, attunement, and sensitivity, I help people achieve the change they wish to see in their lives.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
I specialize in helping clients who want to feel empowered, take control of their lives, and identify habits that may not be serving them. I find great joy in working with individuals who are ready to create change and may be lacking in the tools to help them get where they want to be to achieve their goals. Together we will come up with a plan to help you find your inner strength and resilience and we will work together to help you find the motivation to make change.
I specialize in helping clients who want to feel empowered, take control of their lives, and identify habits that may not be serving them. I find great joy in working with individuals who are ready to create change and may be lacking in the tools to help them get where they want to be to achieve their goals. Together we will come up with a plan to help you find your inner strength and resilience and we will work together to help you find the motivation to make change.
If you’re used to pushing through, holding everything together, or performing at a high level no matter what, therapy might feel unfamiliar. It might even feel uncomfortable. But it can also be exactly what helps you recalibrate, find clarity, and stop running on empty.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in performance and behavioral psychology. I’ve supported athletes, performers, students, and working professionals in high-pressure, results-driven environments—people who are often tougher on themselves than anyone else could be.
If you’re used to pushing through, holding everything together, or performing at a high level no matter what, therapy might feel unfamiliar. It might even feel uncomfortable. But it can also be exactly what helps you recalibrate, find clarity, and stop running on empty.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in performance and behavioral psychology. I’ve supported athletes, performers, students, and working professionals in high-pressure, results-driven environments—people who are often tougher on themselves than anyone else could be.
My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own, to help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships, as well as individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.
My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own, to help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships, as well as individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.
I’m a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in supporting teenagers and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered, solutions-focused, and grounded in mindfulness, with a core belief that every individual holds the capacity to make meaningful, lasting changes. I emphasize building a trusting, authentic relationship and creating a relaxed, warm, and supportive environment where we can work collaboratively towards your goals.
I’m a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in supporting teenagers and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered, solutions-focused, and grounded in mindfulness, with a core belief that every individual holds the capacity to make meaningful, lasting changes. I emphasize building a trusting, authentic relationship and creating a relaxed, warm, and supportive environment where we can work collaboratively towards your goals.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I can also conduct therapy sessions in Japanese.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I can also conduct therapy sessions in Japanese.
I carry a specialty in performance psychology developed during my time with Rutgers athletics, where I worked with NCAA Division I athletes and coaches across different sports.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to serving adults from all walks of life. I have experience treating a wide array of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stressful life transitions, work-related stress, relationship and dating difficulty, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and chronic pain/illness. My approach to therapy is integrative and incorporates relational, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them increase self-awareness and work toward their goals, no matter how specific or broad they may be.
I carry a specialty in performance psychology developed during my time with Rutgers athletics, where I worked with NCAA Division I athletes and coaches across different sports.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to serving adults from all walks of life. I have experience treating a wide array of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stressful life transitions, work-related stress, relationship and dating difficulty, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and chronic pain/illness. My approach to therapy is integrative and incorporates relational, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them increase self-awareness and work toward their goals, no matter how specific or broad they may be.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future.
Hi! I’m a clinical counseling intern with experience in working with individuals identifying as athletes, students, young adults, transgender or in transition individuals, individuals working through trauma, and children. I have a background in working through anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, life transitions, and trauma.
Hi! I’m a clinical counseling intern with experience in working with individuals identifying as athletes, students, young adults, transgender or in transition individuals, individuals working through trauma, and children. I have a background in working through anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, life transitions, and trauma.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
I also have focused expertise in areas such as sports and performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, questions of purpose or meaning, and both expected and unexpected life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping college students and young adults navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, motivation, and life transitions. My approach is strengths-focused, practical, and individualized, integrating CBT, Positive Psychology, and Humanistic Therapy to help you create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy should lead to clear, measurable progress in everyday life. I also provide virtual psychological evaluations for emotional support animals (ESAs) and academic accommodations.
I also have focused expertise in areas such as sports and performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, questions of purpose or meaning, and both expected and unexpected life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping college students and young adults navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, motivation, and life transitions. My approach is strengths-focused, practical, and individualized, integrating CBT, Positive Psychology, and Humanistic Therapy to help you create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy should lead to clear, measurable progress in everyday life. I also provide virtual psychological evaluations for emotional support animals (ESAs) and academic accommodations.
If you are seeking to heal the deeper parts of yourself and live a more authentic, fulfilling life, I would be honored to support you on that journey.
After 15 years as a personal trainer and now as a gym owner in the Upper West Side, I witnessed firsthand how much emotional well-being influences physical health. Many clients shared that our work together felt therapeutic, which ultimately inspired me to formally pursue counseling. I realized that true transformation requires tending to both the mind and the body.
If you are seeking to heal the deeper parts of yourself and live a more authentic, fulfilling life, I would be honored to support you on that journey.
After 15 years as a personal trainer and now as a gym owner in the Upper West Side, I witnessed firsthand how much emotional well-being influences physical health. Many clients shared that our work together felt therapeutic, which ultimately inspired me to formally pursue counseling. I realized that true transformation requires tending to both the mind and the body.
Hi, I’m Amanda (she/her), and I’m here to help you stop overthinking and start thriving. Whether you're an athlete struggling with confidence, a performer battling self-doubt, or a high-achiever feeling stuck, I know how frustrating it can be when your own mind feels like the biggest obstacle. My job? To help you manage stress, build resilience, and show up as the best version of yourself—on and off the field, stage, or boardroom. I’ve worked with elite performers, from Major League Baseball players, to professional dancers, and young professionals navigating big transitions.
Hi, I’m Amanda (she/her), and I’m here to help you stop overthinking and start thriving. Whether you're an athlete struggling with confidence, a performer battling self-doubt, or a high-achiever feeling stuck, I know how frustrating it can be when your own mind feels like the biggest obstacle. My job? To help you manage stress, build resilience, and show up as the best version of yourself—on and off the field, stage, or boardroom. I’ve worked with elite performers, from Major League Baseball players, to professional dancers, and young professionals navigating big transitions.
Shelley Helmig, a licensed therapist and valued member of the clinical team at Rappore, is authorized to provide counseling services to clients residing in New York and Florida via Telehealth. Shelley possesses both the experience and passion to assist adults and couples navigating various relationship challenges and adults experiencing life transitions or loss of self identity. Additionally, she has supported individuals dealing with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and OCD.
Shelley Helmig, a licensed therapist and valued member of the clinical team at Rappore, is authorized to provide counseling services to clients residing in New York and Florida via Telehealth. Shelley possesses both the experience and passion to assist adults and couples navigating various relationship challenges and adults experiencing life transitions or loss of self identity. Additionally, she has supported individuals dealing with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and OCD.
I work with clients who may be struggling with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, sports performance, self esteem struggles.
Hello! Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your performance or someone struggling with an eating disorder, body image, anxiety, depression, self esteem or general life challenges, I am here to support you. I have worked with kids as young as 6 and adults who are later in life. I approach therapy with lived experience so you feel truly understood. I am open, honest, and direct and I aim to build a therapeutic alliance with you to help you grow.
I work with clients who may be struggling with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, sports performance, self esteem struggles.
Hello! Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your performance or someone struggling with an eating disorder, body image, anxiety, depression, self esteem or general life challenges, I am here to support you. I have worked with kids as young as 6 and adults who are later in life. I approach therapy with lived experience so you feel truly understood. I am open, honest, and direct and I aim to build a therapeutic alliance with you to help you grow.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.